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Believe this idea for showing pictures and prints etc is what Carolyn had in mind for display...rather than the usual hanging lots of pictures on a wall.

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Interesting way of closing off a den etc from the great room?

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Study/Library: We have lots of books, and some things to display in an interesting library shelf design; this picture just records the need for a study/library space. Thought: Can the 2nd bedroom double as the study/library/piano/guest bedroom so that it just doesn't sit there empty most of the time as a 2nd bedroom.

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Hallway becomes the library?

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This bedroom niche holds court as a command center, with drawers and bins for organizing important documents and mail in a space that’s large enough to get things done yet compact enough to keep tidy on the fly.

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custom-made walnut desk gives weight to this otherwise delicate Austin, Texas, home office, which features softening elements such as grasscloth wallpaper, a geometric rug and airy chairs.

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A stuffed room

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These shelves also utilize a very short shelf about half the way up. Also, like the previous example lighting is integrated above the shelves, projecting out and pointing down to aid in finding books and for reading them.

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For the look of bookcases without the construction, fake it with bookcase wallpaper. This Brunschwig & Fils Bibliotheque wallpaper has always been a favorite of ours for half baths, libraries and any other small nook that's difficult to decorate.

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A bookcase nook can be the perfect place to display a special work of art. A portrait, a painting or a favorite photograph can add a personal touch to what can be the focal point of the room. A bookcase is also a wonderful place for what can often be the necessary evil of décor: the TV. Surrounded by molding, arches and books, a TV would blend in nicely.

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It may seem like a small detail, but lighting can make or break any room. Don't settle for shelves that fade into the background when gorgeous bookcase lights can not only add to the décor of the room but also illuminate your reading collection. Plus, any avid reader knows that good light is essential to curling up with a book.

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When it comes to bookcases, sometimes basic white is a little too basic. Paper them with something unique for an extraordinary pop no matter what you choose to fill them with. Glass shelves work well with a background pattern to create maximum impact without the visual jolt of a thick piece of wood.

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Be open to the possibilities. If you want a less traditional look for your bookshelves, consider a series of open shelves. They provide just as much space for storing books, but feel lighter and tend to work well in modern homes.

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9. Remember that sometimes smaller is better. If you don’t have the money or space for a large built-in bookcase, a small, low shelving unit can do the trick. Style it with your favorite vintage treasures. Stack books both vertically and horizontally for an effortless sense of style.

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Add a reading nook. A window seat between two bookcases makes for an easy reading setup. For extra storage, choose a window seat that can be opened as if it were a large trunk.

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